CallGenie is Future-Proof: Seamless Video Calling Beyond Skype

March 5, 2025

Microsoft has announced that Skype will be discontinued by May 5, 2025, with all users being encouraged to move to Microsoft Teams. However, since Teams does not support the essential auto-answer functionality used by CallGenie, we have already integrated a new open-source video calling solution into CallGenie to replace Skype.

✅ As of 31st March 2025, all orders for CallGenie will be shipped with the new open source video calling solution pre-installed

✅ All existing customers will be upgraded to the new open source video calling solution by the end of April 2025, ahead of the 5th May 2025, deadline

✅ No change to the CallGenie experience—auto-answered video calls on a TV will continue to function as intended. Like Skype, the new open source video calling solution supports calls to and from apps on smart phones, tablets, PC (Windows & Linux) and Mac

✅ The open source video calling solution doesn't limit CallGenie in the same way as Skype did. It will allow us to innovate and provide additional functionality for our customers.

We understand you may have questions, if you would like to get in contact then please email us at info@smart-life-solutions.co.uk

Thank you for trusting CallGenie as your communication solution.

👉 Order today with confidence—your CallGenie will be fully supported irrespective of the video calling software in use

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CallGenie : How Does It Work?

Getting Set-up

Plug in the box, connect it to Wi-Fi and to the television. That just leaves the final configuration, which is done remotely over a video call with us.
Make a Call

Make a video call using either your smartphone, tablet or computer.
Accept the Call

CallGenie will turn on the television (if needed), and switch automatically to the input for the video call. All of this without your loved one needing to do anything.
Enjoy Your Call

Enjoy having a catch up with your loved one on the big screen. It'll feel like you're in the same room together.
Finish Your Call

Hang up the call, when you have finished, and CallGenie will automatically switch back to the programme they were watching (and turn the off television, if it was off before the call).